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Add 24/4 and 16/96

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 16/96

24/4 + 16/96 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    24/4 = 24 × 24/4 × 24 = 576/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    16/96 = 16 × 1/96 × 1 = 16/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/96 + 16/96 = 576 + 16/96 = 592/96
  5. 592/96 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 24/4 + 16/96 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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